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Journal of Psychology and Cognition | Volume 4
May 13-14, 2019 | Prague, Czech Republic
Addiction Research and Therapy
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International Conference on
J Psychol Cognition, Volume 4
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The influence of gender, race, and education on professional responsibility of
addiction professionals: Implications for multicultural practice
Lori Simons
Widener University, USA
A
secondary analysis was conducted on 276 certified
addiction professionals. The results indicate that
White male addiction professionals and female addiction
professionals of Colour use different counselling techniques
and work with clients diagnosed with different conditions in
addiction treatment. Addiction professionals with a doctorate
degree had less exposure counselling clients with alcohol and
drug disorders compared to professionals with a bachelor’s
degree. Addiction professionals with 20-years of employment
experience and those addiction professionals with 20-years
of certification were also less likely to work directly with
clients diagnosed with alcohol and drug disorders compared
to professionals with five- to 10-years of employment
experience and certification. Gender, race, education,
employment, and certification are key components
associated with the career lifespan of addiction professionals.
Implications about gender, racial, and professional identity for
further study and professional development are discussed.
e
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lnsimons@widener.edu